Nueces County Probate Guide
Nueces County · Updated January 2026
(361) 888-0580County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Probate filing fees are set by Texas statute. Senate Bill 1612 repealed the $1.00 document filing fee effective January 1, 2024. Contact District Clerk at (361) 888-0450 for current fee schedule.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Probate filing fees are set by Texas statute. Senate Bill 1612 repealed the $1.00 document filing fee effective January 1, 2024. Contact District Clerk at (361) 888-0450 for current fee schedule.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗Filing Methods: in person, mail, e file, fax
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- 0 days
- Creditor Claims
- 4 months
- Known Creditor Notice
- 60 days
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- first publication of notice to creditors
- Statute
- Texas Estates Code Chapter 308
Publication Requirements
Notice to Creditors
- Duration
- Once
Notice of Petition/Administration
- Beneficiaries
- Known creditors
- Surviving spouse
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Guardianship
Texas guardianship is governed by the Texas Estates Code and requires court approval.
guardian of person
Guardian responsible for the physical well-being and care of the ward
guardian of estate
Guardian responsible for managing the ward's property and finances
Guardian Training
Guardian training requirements vary by county. Contact local court for approved providers.
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Nueces County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Courts at Law
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person, by mail, or by fax
- Probate filings handled by District Clerk's office (Room 313)
- Judge Todd Robinson serves as Local Administrative Judge for County Courts at Law